John Quincy Adams letter, 1821 Feb. 28.

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John Quincy Adams letter, 1821 Feb. 28.

1821

ALS written as U.S. secretary of state to Spanish minister Francisco Dionisio Vives. Topics include diplomatic relations, foreign affairs, Spanish colonialism, the Adams-Onís Treaty, Florida and land grants there, and President James Monroe.

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